The Memphis Grizzlies visit the Washington Wizards on Sunday, December 28, at Capital One Arena with tip-off set for 6:00 p.m. ET. Memphis holds a 15-16 record and is riding a two-game winning streak, while Washington sits at 6-23 after a victory over Toronto in their last outing.
Memphis will be without Brandon Clarke (right calf), Zach Edey (left ankle), Ty Jerome (right calf), John Konchar (left thumb), Jahmai Mashack (G League two-way), and Vince Williams Jr. (left patellar tendinitis). Jock Landale is listed as questionable with right calf soreness.
Washington’s injury report features Corey Kispert (left hamstring) and Cam Whitmore (right shoulder DVT) as out, with Malaki Branham (right thumb) and Kyshawn George (left hip flexor) listed as questionable.
Ja Morant leads Memphis with 17.7 points and 7.7 assists over 27.8 minutes per game, while Jaren Jackson Jr. averages 18.0 points and 5.4 rebounds with 1.4 blocks. Santi Aldama adds 14.3 points and 6.6 rebounds, and Cam Spencer contributes 12.5 points with a .497 three-point percentage.
For Washington, CJ McCollum posts 18.7 points and 3.6 assists, and Alex Sarr averages 18.2 points with 8.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks. Kyshawn George adds 15.0 points and 5.1 assists, while Bub Carrington provides 9.0 points and 4.2 assists.
The teams split their only matchup this season, with Washington winning 130-122 at Memphis on December 20. Both teams enter this game with momentum: the Grizzlies on a two-game winning streak and the Wizards fresh off a 138-117 victory over Toronto.
